Now that I've thought about it, I think this book is a cautionary tale for kids about abusive relationships. Not just romantic ones; friendships, work relationships, and sadly, familial ones. Some people will just take from you until you have nothing left, and you will never receive a word of thanks.Stay away from these people. You cannot change them, and they're not worth the heartache.PS - Nothing I can say can match the brilliance of this review:http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/133528388